City Cast Chicago
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April 15, 2024
Join me in congratulating City Cast Chicago’s Jacoby Cochran, who received the Public Narrative’s Uplifting Voices Award. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: Jacoby is a gifted storyteller and one of the most thoughtful Chicagoans I’ve ever met. See our podcast host IRL at:
What's CITY Talking About?
Will Illinois Adopt Guaranteed Income Statewide?
As state lawmakers consider giving some Illinoisans $1,000 cash payments every month, what can be learned from Chicagoland residents who have already participated in guaranteed income pilot programs? [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Park District Summer Camp Registration Opens
Families who live west of California Avenue can register today at 9 a.m., and those who live east can register Tuesday at 9 a.m. [Hey Chicago 💻]
Dreaming Sky High: Angel Reese in Chicago?
The Sky have the Nos. 3 and 8 picks in tonight’s WNBA draft after a pair of trades, including sending All-Star Kahleah Copper to Phoenix. Will the team select the Bayou Barbie? Reese is one of the most well-known names in women’s basketball right now. [Tribune 🔒]
CPS Crossing Guard of the Year Noms Close
Whether you are a student, teacher, or parent, consider nominating your local crossing guard for the districtwide honor before applications close today at 5 p.m. The district employs more than 700 crossing guards who help students and families get to and from school safely. [Chicago Public Schools]
Jumping Jack Bounce House Applications Live
You know Summertime Chi isn’t far off when applications open for free rentals of the inflatable playgrounds, a common site at block parties. [City of Chicago]
- Plus, your guide to planning a Chicago block party. [City Cast Chicago 🎧]
Where Is It?
Last Week’s Winner
Answer: The Epiphany Arts Center in West Loop. Charín V. was our random winner. Reader Hilda Espinal supplied the next round of trivia.
This Week’s Clues
What is the name of this library? Guess here!
- Designed by the late architect Helmut Jahn.
- One of six libraries at this South Side university.
- The elliptical glass dome structure has received numerous architecture awards.
- Opened in 2011, the library was featured in the 2014 “Divergent” film.
What To Do
Monday, April 15
- Bilingual Story Time 💬 Chicago Lawn | 11–11:45 a.m. | Free
- Vedgewater Volunteer Day 🌊 Edgewater | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Free
Tuesday, April 16
- Move with the Caucus 🪩 Calumet Heights | 7–9 p.m. | Free
Wednesday, April 17
- Mr. Windy City Leather Contest 🖤 Uptown | 7 p.m. | $10
- The Trial of Pericles ⚖️ Harris Theater | 7 p.m. | $100
- Alvin Ailey Dance Theater returns 💃 Auditorium Theatre | 7:30 p.m. | $40+
- One Earth Film Fest starts 🌏 Chicagoland | Varies | Free unless indicated otherwise
Today on City Cast
The way one of our producers put it was they went into it thinking that this money would be a cushion for people in case of an emergency. And what they came away realizing was how many people are in a constant, nonstop state of emergency in our communities.
What is Guaranteed Income?
While Illinois considers a $1,000-per-month guaranteed income program, we revisit our conversation with sociologist and author Eve L. Ewing who talked with participants of various pilot programs around Chicagoland for the “Guaranteed” podcast.
How do you make Tax Day slightly better? Bar and restaurant specials.
—Sidney Madden
Thanks to editor Simone Alicea!
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